5/4/18 UT Tyler Commencement by Chelsea Purgahn
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Meldun Williamson takes a photo during the University of Texas at Tyler's commencement ceremony at UT Tyler in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 4, 2018. More than 1,200 graduates received degrees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Vicky Serdan smiles and waves during the University of Texas at Tyler's commencement ceremony at UT Tyler in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 4, 2018. More than 1,200 graduates received degrees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Beatriz Colunga stands with other graduates during the University of Texas at Tyler's commencement ceremony at UT Tyler in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 4, 2018. More than 1,200 graduates received degrees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
A graduate's cap during the University of Texas at Tyler's commencement ceremony at UT Tyler in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 4, 2018. More than 1,200 graduates received degrees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
A graduate looks at the audience during the University of Texas at Tyler's commencement ceremony at UT Tyler in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 4, 2018. More than 1,200 graduates received degrees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
A faculty member walks in the processional during the University of Texas at Tyler's commencement ceremony at UT Tyler in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 4, 2018. More than 1,200 graduates received degrees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
People stand for the national anthem during the University of Texas at Tyler's commencement ceremony at UT Tyler in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 4, 2018. More than 1,200 graduates received degrees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
UT Tyler President Dr. Michael Tidwell speaks during the University of Texas at Tyler's commencement ceremony at UT Tyler in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 4, 2018. More than 1,200 graduates received degrees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
UT Tyler President Dr. Michael Tidwell smiles during the University of Texas at Tyler's commencement ceremony at UT Tyler in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 4, 2018. More than 1,200 graduates received degrees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Keynote speaker Billy Hibbs Jr., chairman and CEO of Heartland Security Insurance Group, speaks during the University of Texas at Tyler's commencement ceremony at UT Tyler in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 4, 2018. More than 1,200 graduates received degrees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Graduates' caps during the University of Texas at Tyler's commencement ceremony at UT Tyler in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 4, 2018. More than 1,200 graduates received degrees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Graduates listen during the University of Texas at Tyler's commencement ceremony at UT Tyler in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 4, 2018. More than 1,200 graduates received degrees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Keynote speaker Billy Hibbs Jr., chairman and CEO of Heartland Security Insurance Group, speaks during the University of Texas at Tyler's commencement ceremony at UT Tyler in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 4, 2018. More than 1,200 graduates received degrees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
A graduate receives her hood during the University of Texas at Tyler's commencement ceremony at UT Tyler in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 4, 2018. More than 1,200 graduates received degrees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)